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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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